CLE-Understanding Racial Biases Toward Child & Youth Clients

Description

The focus of the this CLE program is to identify and understand the ways that youth of color, particularly black youth in Philadelphia, are perceived by law enforcement as well as schools in order to ensure that the delivery of legal services and administration of justice is fair. The information shared can ensure that attorneys are zealous advocates for their clients in various contexts including; juvenile delinquency proceedings, criminal court hearings, school discipline (expulsions, transfers) proceedings, and other hearings that have the potential to impact the lives of youth. The discussion will provide techniques regarding interaction with clients to ensure that attorneys are not reinforcing racial hierarchies or racially unjust practices.